Is Free Charge Density Possible in a Dielectric with Zero Potential Conductors?

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Homework Statement



If I have two co axial conductors at V = 0 and the dielectric has a free charge density. Is that physically possible?

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I am not sure if you can have free charge density in a dielelctric when both conductors are at 0 potential.
 
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I think that if a dielectric has a free charge density, then it will conduct, i.e, it won't be a dielectric but a conductor.
 
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